How to Run a Hot Tub Economically During Winter

Whether you have recently purchased a hot tub, are a hot tub veteran, or you’re considering investing in a hot tub, you may have questions about how much it will cost to run a hot tub economically during the winter months. Energy bills are in most people’s minds today, so it’s understandable that energy use is a key concern for any hot tub owner or prospective buyer. 

To help you run your hot tub as energy efficiently as possible, we have listed some of our most important tips.

Inspect your hot tub cover

To reduce the amount of energy your hot tub uses to maintain your preferred water temperature, it’s important to remember that heat rises, so it’s important that your cover is functioning properly. If you are a hot tub owner, make sure to check how effectively your cover is preventing heat from escaping; does it seal effectively around all edges, or are there gaps that hot air can escape through?

When you are buying a hot tub, make sure that the cover it comes with has important characteristics such as inner insulation and radiant heat shields, designed to keep the heat in. When you purchase a leading hot tub model from a world renowned brand such as Jacuzzi, from a Jacuzzi supplier, you can rest assured that your spa will be paired with a high quality cover.

Invest in a hot tub thermal blanket

If you do not own a hot tub thermal blanket, then it’s highly recommended that you purchase one. Sitting directly on top of your hot tub water, underneath the cover, a thermal blanket provides an extra layer of insulation to help heat remain within the hot tub. This simple, lightweight and low maintenance accessory can help to noticeably reduce energy costs compared to a hot tub with no thermal blanket.

Remember to close air jets

When your hot tub is not in use, ensuring that the air jets are closed is useful for preventing cool air from finding its way into the water. If cold air cools the water, the hot tub will have to work much harder to maintain heat, which in turn boosts the amount of electricity used.

Try lowering the temperature slightly

For every degree you increase the temperature of your hot tub, the more energy is required to maintain this heat, and as a result, the higher your energy bills will be. As normal body temperature is around 37℃, maintaining a hot tub temperature of between 37.5℃ and 39℃ will still keep your body warm, whilst using less electricity than would be needed for a higher temperature.

Keep your hot tub turned on

Even if you feel you will use your hot tub less during winter, keeping it turned on is important as it will take even more energy to bring the temperature back to normal in time for you to use it. If you fear that you will not make use of your hot tub during winter, then you should consider draining it of all water and cleaning out the pipes and jet systems.

Keep your hot tub clean

Not only is a clean hot tub and water more pleasant to use and hygienic for occupants, a clear hot tub also helps to keep energy costs lower. When hot tub filters are full of debris and dirty water circulates the pipes and jets, hot tub pumps have to work much harder, using up more energy and increasing the risk of expensive repair or maintenance costs. Keeping your hot tub and water clean and maintaining the right chemical levels plays an important role in keeping running costs down.

Hot Tub Running Advice from a Jacuzzi Supplier

For expert advice on how to run a hot tub economically during winter and keep energy usage down, you can contact Midlands Jacuzzi suppliers, All Weather Leisure.